Solve today's Strands Christmas puzzle! This article provides hints, clues, and the full solution to help you uncover the nine hidden words, including the pangram. The theme is revealed below, along with spoiler-free assistance and detailed solutions if needed.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)
Today's Strands puzzle clue is "A Visit From Santa." Nine words await discovery: the pangram and eight themed words.
Need a Hand? General Hints
These hints offer increasing levels of assistance without revealing specific words.
Hint 1: Think about typical gifts Santa brings.
Hint 2: Consider small, often inexpensive presents.
Hint 3: What small items might fill a Christmas stocking?
Spoiler Alerts: Word Placement
These sections reveal two words and their locations within the puzzle grid.
Word 1: Candy
Word 2: Toys
Complete Solution
Ready for the full answer? This section reveals all themed words and their positions in the grid.
The theme is Stocking Stuffers. The words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
Theme Explanation
The clue, "A Visit from Santa," points to Christmas gifts. The theme, Stocking Stuffers, reflects small presents commonly found in Christmas stockings.
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